BEN
Benghazi
Libya
1,083 km
673 miles
CAI
Cairo
Egypt
Distance
1,083 km
673 mi / 585 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Africa/Tripoli
Heading
99°
east

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BEN CAI
Airport Name Benina International Airport Cairo International Airport
IATA Code BEN CAI
ICAO Code HLLB HECA
City Benghazi Cairo
Country Libya Egypt
Timezone Africa/Tripoli Africa/Cairo
Elevation 433 ft 382 ft
Coordinates 32.100000, 20.270000 30.120000, 31.410000

Benghazi (BEN) to Cairo (CAI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Benina International Airport (BEN) in Benghazi, Libya to Cairo International Airport (CAI) in Cairo, Egypt is 1,083 kilometers (673 miles / 585 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying east at a heading of 99°.

This is a short-haul route typically served by narrow-body aircraft such as the Boeing 737 or Airbus A320 family. In-flight service is usually limited to drinks and light snacks.

This is an international route connecting Libya with Egypt. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 10:34 in Benghazi, it's 10:34 in Cairo.

The return flight from Cairo (CAI) to Benghazi (BEN) follows a heading of 285° (west northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Benina International Airport (BEN) and Cairo International Airport (CAI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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